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FHJ 96D

1989 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

5,512 mi
Last recorded5,512 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 96D
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 5,512 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 4,661 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 4,642 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 4,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 4,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 4,413 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 4,346 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 4,346 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2013 4,217 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 4,195 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 4,107 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2010 3,815 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 3,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 3,802 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 3,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 3,788 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?

Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
305
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
9,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,540
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,865
Stop lamp not working 1,387
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,012
Horn not working 993
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FHJ 96D is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 52,273 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar E-type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FHJ 96D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar E-type typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 37 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FHJ 96D registered?

FHJ 96D is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is FHJ 96D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHJ 96D shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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